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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,147.20 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,147.20 and 476.64 is: 713.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,147.20 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,147.20 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,147.20 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 546,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,801.41/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.77

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